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GL03 XSK

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

149,954 mi
Last recorded149,954 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 XSK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 149,954 miles

Both front tyres have cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear shackle bushes have slight play (2.4.B.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 149,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working Intermittent (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres have cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear shackle bushes have slight play (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 147,365 miles

Child seat fitted mot allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion on both inner wheel arches (front)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Tyrewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 146,373 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inside

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 20 May 2015 146,352 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clearence between rear bumpstops

speedometer reading

Pass 9 Aug 2013 144,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 144,948 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 142,015 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 142,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 172,026 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 172,026 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 126,385 miles

front discs lipped

ns and os mirrors ( lower sections cracked )

rattle from cat ( failed inside )

smell of gas inside vehicle !!

Fail 20 Jul 2010 126,385 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front discs lipped

ns and os mirrors ( lower sections cracked )

rattle from cat ( failed inside )

smell of gas inside vehicle !!

Pass 16 Jul 2009 121,390 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

both wide angle mirrors broken

o/s/r light lens broken

Fail 13 Jul 2009 121,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both wide angle mirrors broken

o/s/r light lens broken

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

both park brake cables split and corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 113,031 miles

oil leak at rear rocker cover leaking on manifold

Fail 11 Jul 2008 112,772 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

oil leak at rear rocker cover leaking on manifold

Pass 10 Jul 2007 104,502 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 104,502 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 94,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?

Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
108,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39,680
Registration plate lamp not working 31,479
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,039
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,663
Stop lamp not working 19,404
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GL03 XSK is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 84,386 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Relay fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL03 XSK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Relay typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GL03 XSK is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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